What is the process for getting paid apps into the Ubuntu Software Center?

Question

What is the process for getting paid apps into the Ubuntu Software Center?

Answer 1

Paid (and open source) applications can be submitted to:

• My Apps in the Ubuntu App Developer site
• Learn more about publishing apps
• Read the commercial software FAQs

Answer 2

Canonical offers two services for commercial apps, simplified very basically here:

1. The Full-service option where they do all the work to put the program in the Software Centre
2. The Self-service option where you package it, and they give you feedback, and put it in the Software Centre

For more details see the Canonical website page on Application Packaging.

I assume this is the only way to get software into the store. I also imagine both services are currently more expensive than say putting software in the iOS market. On the other hand I'm sure Canonical offer reasonable prices - I just think they're trying to attract businesses rather than individuals at the moment.

Certainly it is possible for applications to be added 'mid-release'.

Answer 3

All apps for the Software Center can be submitted to http://software-center.ubuntu.com/dev now - and it will accept apps that require activation/license keys now for Ubuntu 11.10, too!